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Erey Family History

Erey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rey, Prey, Erny, Krey, Frey, Urey, Drey, Arey, Orey, Eley

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Where is the Erey family from?

You can see how Erey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Erey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Erey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Erey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Erey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Erey. For the veterans among your Erey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erey lifespan?

Average Erey life expectancy in 1996 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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